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Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
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Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS.
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Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Jackson, MS
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS.

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Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS and has 40 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Merit Health Madison, Merit Health River Oaks and Saint Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Yelverton Jr received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Yelverton Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    971 Lakeland Dr Ste 1460, Jackson, MS 39216
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD is a general surgery specialist in Jackson, MS and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1984. He specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1984
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yelverton Jr's profile.

Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD is affiliated with Merit Health Madison, Merit Health River Oaks and Saint Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Yelverton Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Merit Health Madison

    161 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS

  • Merit Health River Oaks

    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS

  • Saint Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS